Undergraduate political attitudes

AUTHOR(S)

Dey, Eric L.

PUB. DATE

July 1997

SOURCE

Journal of Higher Education;Jul/Aug97, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p398

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents information on a study which looked at the political attitudes of undergraduates. Perception on the changing impact of colleges on the attitudes of students; Discussion on influences of colleges across different time periods; Methodology used in the study.

ACCESSION #

9708312139

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